{"product_id":"glenndale-gooseberry","title":"Glenndale Gooseberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes missouriense x grossularia 'Glenndale'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eProhibited to DE, ME, NC, NJ, NH, WV a\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003end by permit only to MA, RI, and NJ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBred by the USDA in 1932 for growers at the extreme Southern limit of gooseberry culture. An American x European, it is mildew resistant and tolerates heat and humidity better than other cultivars. Canes are semi-erect, very thorny, tall, and vigorous, to 6', and each bush produces an average of 5# annually of small, tasty, dark red berries in early to midseason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers sun to part shade in hotter summer climates. Evenly moist soils with optimal ph of 5.8-6.8 and amended with organic matter regularly will produce vigorous plants with best yields. Plants reach mature bearing age by years 4-5, but begin fruiting as early as year 2, and will remain productive for 15-20 years or more. Space at 4'-5' for optimal airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGooseberries, highly prized in Europe as an important part of a well-rounded garden, have been sadly neglected in America, perhaps because people remember gooseberries as tart and mouth puckering - b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eut sweet varieties are wonderful for fresh eating! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGooseberries generally ripen in early summer, just after strawberries. W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eer well-rooted, one-year bushes. Hardy to USDA zone 4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here to read our \u003cstrong\u003eGooseberry Growing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitman","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot (1-2')","offer_id":50439290748995,"sku":"wbk1790047489981","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8020\/2819\/files\/glenndale-gooseberry_1.jpg?v=1790047502","url":"https:\/\/petgates.shop\/products\/glenndale-gooseberry","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}